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A disturbing book about a young woman's world spun out of control when she loses her house and an Iranian immigrant struggling to find the American dream he feels entitled to. Both characters are simultaneously sympathetic and pathetic as they battle for the stability represented by a house in a small Californian town.
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I saw this movie a few years ago and thought that Kathy was such an idiot. I was hoping to feel more compassion by reading the book and getting the full story. Conclusion: Kathy is an idiot. The book is well-written but I just couldn't care about what happened to these characters in the end.
A captivating story of several lives intertwined in a difficult situation. My book group enjoyed discussing it, although it is a dark story.
Renee S. (renee45) reviewed House of Sand and Fog (Vintage Contemporaries) on + 588 more book reviews
excellent
This was a book club discussion book some time back which I really enjoyed because
there were many layers of meaning and differences in interpretations of the characters involved and their rights and responsibilities, as well as their moral integrity (or lack thereof). I thought if beautifully written as well.
there were many layers of meaning and differences in interpretations of the characters involved and their rights and responsibilities, as well as their moral integrity (or lack thereof). I thought if beautifully written as well.
Liz P. (hummingbirds) reviewed House of Sand and Fog (Vintage Contemporaries) on + 14 more book reviews
Book in very good condition. Fabulous, tragic story of a proud family and a strong willed woman entwined in a fight over a house. In the end, only tragedy wins.
Quickly moving story, very intense and suspenseful. A true page-turning thriller. Made into a movie a few years back.
Katharine R. (desertkate) reviewed House of Sand and Fog (Vintage Contemporaries) on + 3 more book reviews
Powerful, riveting tragedy.
